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CFC 3: Paul vs Poi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Overeem.
Overeem shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Overeem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peterson gets tackled into the cage by Overeem. Overeem maintains the clinch.
Peterson tries to stall but Overeem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Overeem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson is trying to push Overeem away but Overeem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Peterson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Overeem manages to break the clinch.
Overeem gets a clinch.
Peterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Overeem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Overeem looking to slow down the pace here.
Peterson looking for a takedown.
Mike Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Peterson.
Overeem decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Overeem is proving hard to escape from.
Overeem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peterson on the ground.
Peterson postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.
Peterson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Overeem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peterson has managed to get both his arms back between Overeem's legs - danger averted.
Peterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Overeem wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Overeem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peterson controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Peterson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Overeem is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Overeem fails with a takedown attempt.
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overeem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overeem shoots in but no luck this time.
Overeem fails with a takedown attempt.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Overeem tries to land a leg kick but Peterson saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Peterson gets tackled into the cage by Overeem. Overeem maintains the clinch.
Peterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peterson is trying to drag Overeem to the mat but Overeem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Overeem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
Overeem with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Overeem as Peterson tries to tie him up.
Peterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Overeem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to pull guard but Overeem holds him up against the cage and eventually Peterson drops back down to his feet.
Peterson has Overeem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Overeem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Peterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Overeem.
Overeem is pressed up against the cage. Peterson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Overeem down to the mat. Overeem avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overeem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peterson is fending him off so far but Overeem persists. Nope, Peterson circles away and we're back to standing.
Peterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overeem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overeem avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Overeem shoots for a takedown but Peterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Overeem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peterson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Overeem's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Overeem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peterson wants to get up but he can't break Overeem's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Overeem thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Peterson if he has to take too many more of those.
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Overeem counters with a stiff right hand.
Overeem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Overeem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mike Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Overeem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Peterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Overeem.
Mike Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem moves out of range as Peterson throws a body kick.
Overeem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Peterson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Overeem's shoulder. That is not cool.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Peterson drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Peterson working away.
Peterson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Peterson staying calm.
Peterson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is bucking up trying to escape but Peterson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Peterson controlling the position easily from mount.
Peterson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Peterson lands a big elbow.
Peterson controlling the position easily from mount.
Dwayne Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Peterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Peterson shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Overeem drives through and clinches with Peterson against the cage.
Overeem wants a takedown.
Overeem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Overeem controlling the action here for a moment.
Overeem manages to break the clinch.
Peterson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Peterson passes Overeem's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Overeem!
Peterson raining down shots from the mount!
Overeem tries to lock up and control but Peterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peterson lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dwayne Peterson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sterling Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicholas Walter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wright in particular looking to stall.
Walter tries to roll over but Wright keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walter on the ground.
Walter wants to control but Wright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Walter wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wright manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wright.
Despite the aggression on Walter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walter throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walter, pushing him back against the cage.
Wright looking to throw knees to the head but Walter is blocking nicely.
Wright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Walter trying to control the position but Wright manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walter looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Walter. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Walter is looking to control Wright but Wright is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wright trying to control the action but Walter just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walter tightening his grip on Wright, looking for the choke.
Walter looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Wright taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nicholas Walter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raghev Yadav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raghev Yadav is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sterling Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raghev Yadav!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yadav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yadav with a hook.
It looks like Sterling Powers has been cut.
Yadav swinging wildly here.
Powers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yadav is trying to control Powers's posture but Powers avoids it.
Powers working the ground and pound.
Powers working away.
Powers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yadav, who protects the arm well.
Powers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yadav struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yadav being controlled for a moment.
Yadav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Powers looks up at the clock and then as Yadav takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Powers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Powers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Powers wants to stand but Yadav is controlling his arm.
Powers tries for a kimura but Yadav is defending well.
Powers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Powers really is a fat lump.
Yadav wants to control but Powers postures up.
Powers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yadav tries to bench press Powers off him but Powers keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers working away.
Powers staying calm.
Powers working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Yadav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yadav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yadav can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers advances nicely into full mount.
Powers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Powers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Powers landing shots from mount.
Powers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yadav hang on?
Powers breaks from Yadav's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Powers controlling his opponent.
Powers is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Powers extends the arm and Yadav is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sterling Powers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Muse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoenfield Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Muse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shoenfield Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muse is looking to counter punch.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Muse fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barnes just manages to avoid it.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muse but Muse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muse sprawls well. Muse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Muse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoenfield Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muse scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muse forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Muse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Muse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Muse is looking to clinch.
Muse will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Muse keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Muse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes tries to counter with a clinch but Muse shakes him off and moves away.
Muse looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shoenfield Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muse throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
Barnes shoots and misses
and Muse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muse throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes tries to clinch up but Muse circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muse throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves out of range as Muse throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muse.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt
and Muse counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muse prevents it.
Muse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Muse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes fails with the takedown.
Barnes looks winded!
A good leg kick by Muse.
Muse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Muse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muse doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barnes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Muse is trying to stand back up but Barnes is controlling him
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Muse keeping control of the position.
Muse wants to get back to full guard.
Muse wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Muse dominated that round.
That's time! Muse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A good leg kick by Muse.
Muse moves into the clinch.
Barnes takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Shoenfield Barnes has been cut.
Muse's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Muse tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muse just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muse pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Muse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muse up against the cage.
Muse swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mike Muse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoenfield Barnes.
Muse breaks the clinch.
Muse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Barnes looks to move away, Muse throws a big counter combo bu Barnes just gets out of the way.
Muse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Muse fakes the leg kick and cracks Barnes in the body.
Barnes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Muse quickly recovers to half guard.
Barnes prevents Muse from improving his position.
Muse moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muse manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muse trying to land knees to the body.
Muse manages to break the clinch.
Muse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muse closes the distance and clinches.
Muse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muse pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muse obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muse.
Muse breaks the clinch.
Muse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnes.
Muse scores with a kick to the body.
Muse throws a good cross that connects.
Muse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muse misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes throws a body punch but Muse moves out of range.
Muse went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mike Muse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Muse closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shoenfield Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes prevents Muse from getting back to his feet.
Muse looking for a sweep. Not yet Muse, not yet.
Muse has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barnes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muse landing knees to the head.
Barnes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muse landing knees to the body.
Muse presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muse with a knee to the head.
Muse breaks from the clinch.
Muse lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Muse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shoenfield Barnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Muse rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muse obliges.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Muse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Muse missing with knees to the body.
Muse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Muse.
Muse struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Muse - that landed with a thud.
Barnes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muse walks away with a smile on his face. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes checks a low kick from Muse.
Barnes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mike Muse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoenfield Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muse takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muse scores with a knee to the head.
Muse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muse throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muse lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Muse to work.
Muse pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes has Muse pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barnes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Muse tumbling to the mat - Barnes dives into Muse's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muse scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muse.
Barnes shoots in but no luck this time.
Muse appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muse can pounce on him.
Muse fakes the leg kick and cracks Barnes in the body.
Muse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muse wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Muse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Mike Muse is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muse is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muse.
Muse lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage.
Muse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes shoots in but Muse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Muse slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Muse avoids nicely.
Muse tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muse.
Muse scores with a shot to the body.
Muse throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Muse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Muse sprawls well.
Barnes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Muse.
Barnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muse.
Muse rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shoenfield Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Muse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Muse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muse, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Muse!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orhan Mammadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Django Unchained (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orhan Mammadov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Django Unchained's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Orhan Mammadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Django Unchained!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unchained dives in for a single leg takedown but Mammadov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mammadov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mammadov stops a takedown attempt from Unchained.
Mammadov breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Unchained misses
so Mammadov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mammadov gets to his feet. Unchained looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A lazy left from Mammadov finds it's target.
Mammadov throws a series of punches but Unchained moves out of range.
Django Unchained seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Unchained manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Unchained looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mammadov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov wants to stand and escape but instead Unchained has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Unchained wants to pass the guard but Mammadov is keeping the position.
Unchained won't allow Mammadov to sweep him here.
Mammadov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Unchained passes into half guard.
Mammadov's coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mammadov trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov is not content to let Unchained control the position.
Unchained is looking for a kimura but Mammadov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Unchained to get the leverage.
Mammadov wants to improve his position but Unchained is controlling well.
Unchained is looking to advance position but Mammadov won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov is defending against the submission attempts here by Unchained.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Unchained in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mammadov has a hand on Unchained's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Unchained takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Unchained throwing strikes here but Mammadov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Unchained thowing shots but they're missing.
Mammadov is trying to escape the mount.
Unchained lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unchained can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mammadov is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orhan Mammadov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Unchained shoots in and drives through. Mammadov sprawls well.
Mammadov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Unchained closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Unchained has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mammadov wants to take the fight to the mat but Unchained manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Unchained is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mammadov can't fight it off and eventually Unchained manages to take the fight to the floor. Mammadov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mammadov is looking to sweep but instead, Unchained has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unchained passes to full mount!
Mammadov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unchained landing strikes, looking to finish!
Unchained content just to control the position here.
Mammadov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Unchained working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammadov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Unchained throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Unchained.
Unchained is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Mammadov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mammadov tries to get out of the position.
Unchained looking to control but Mammadov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Unchained is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Mammadov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Mammadov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Unchained anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Mammadov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Unchained slips an arm under Mammadov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Unchained has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Unchained is squeezing on Mammadov like an anaconda would it's prey. Mammadov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Django Unchained!
A very excited looking Django Unchained made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Rachid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Ferreira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leandro Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Rachid!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira leaves Rachid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rachid throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Rachid throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Ferreira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rachid fails to land the takedown.
Ferreira shoots in and bounces Rachid off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rachid wants to stand and escape but Ferreira is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rachid striking off his back but it's not causing Ferreira any problems.
Ferreira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferreira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rachid has Ferreira pulled in close to control his posture.
Rachid has a closed guard, preventing Ferreira from standing up.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rachid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira is looking to work some ground and pound but Rachid has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rachid is looking to clinch but Ferreira is avoiding it.
Ferreira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rachid pinned against the cage. Rachid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferreira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferreira darts in looking for a takedown but Rachid gets double underhooks and turns Ferreira into the cage.
Rachid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rachid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rachid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferreira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leandro Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown but Rachid manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferreira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rachid shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferreira pinned against the cage. Ferreira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rachid clinches up against the cage.
Ferreira is trying to pull guard but Rachid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rachid looking to slow down the pace here.
Rachid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rachid scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rachid wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.
Rachid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rachid wants to pass the guard but Ferreira is defending well.
Ferreira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rachid prevents Ferreira from improving his position.
Ferreira gets full guard.
Ferreira kicks Rachid off and gets to his feet.
Ferreira tries to clinch up.
And Rachid tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferreira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferreira tries for a takedown but Rachid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rachid feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rachid's waist but Rachid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferreira off to one side.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Rachid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferreira's waist but Ferreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rachid off to one side.
Rachid tries to clinch up.
Rachid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferreira's waist but Ferreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rachid off to one side.
Rachid shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferreira pinned against the cage. Ferreira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferreira shoots in but Rachid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rachid fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leandro Ferreira will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rachid lands a jab.
Ferreira scores with a takedown into Rachid's guard.
Rachid looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ferreira has picked Rachid up and slammed him! Rachid can't keep hold of the triangle and Ferreira manages to pass to side control!
Rachid tries to buck Ferreira off but Ferreira is having none of it.
Leandro Ferreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferreira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira landing strikes from the mount and Rachid is in trouble!
Rachid really wants to buck Ferreira off and get back to his feet.
Ferreira lands a couple of good shots and Rachid has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira not allowing Rachid to control his hands.
Rachid can't escape the position.
Ferreira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rachid is keeping busy.
Rachid covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rachid's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Rachid do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rachid fending off the submission attempt from Ferreira.
Rachid is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ferreira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Ferreira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ferreira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rachid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferreira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rachid covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ferreira is controlling the position but Rachid somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Rachid tries to kick Ferreira off but Ferreira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferreira prevents Rachid from improving his position.
Ferreira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rachid won't allow Ferreira to pass to mount.
Ferreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rachid can do to turn this around?
Rachid is holding on to half guard well.
Ferreira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rachid is looking for a sweep. Ferreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Ferreira dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rachid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ferreira or perhaps it was just good defense by Rachid, which made it look bad.
Rachid with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Rachid as Ferreira shoots in.
Rachid tries a quick counter leg kick but Ferreira is wise to it.
Rachid tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rachid or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferreira, which made it look bad.
Ferreira shoots for a takedown but Rachid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rachid is retaining full guard.
Rachid is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ferreira presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rachid leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rachid prevents the takedown attempt.
Rachid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rachid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rachid closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferreira circles away.
Rachid moves into range and clinches up with Ferreira.
Rachid tries to pull guard but Ferreira won't allow it.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but Rachid won't allow it.
Rachid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferreira is defending well.
Ferreira wants to get back to striking at distance but Rachid won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira fails to land.
Ferreira decides to pull guard.
Rachid wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Rachid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rachid engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rachid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rachid trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Ferreira has his foot on Rachid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rachid works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rachid trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Rachid. Those never looked like landing.
Rachid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferreira throws a right hand that Rachid ducks under and follows up with a left that Rachid also avoids with ease.
Ferreira tries to clinch there but Rachid circles away.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown but Rachid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leandro Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rachid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rachid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferreira tries to avoid it but Rachid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferreira to the ground. Ferreira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferreira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rachid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rachid is defended easily by Ferreira.
Ferreira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rachid fails to land the takedown.
Rachid looks to throw a body kick
and Ferreira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferreira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ferreira prevents Rachid from getting back to his feet.
Ferreira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rachid's guard.
Teddy Rachid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leandro Ferreira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferreira is keen to just control but Rachid is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Ferreira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferreira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Ferreira!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chung LiFat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadaq Omarzadah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chung LiFat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sadaq Omarzadah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omarzadah throws a hook to the side of LiFat's head but LiFat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LiFat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Omarzadah as he jumps to the side.
Omarzadah misses with a double jab
and LiFat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Omarzadah's guard.
LiFat postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omarzadah can do anything to dispel that myth.
LiFat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Omarzadah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LiFat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Omarzadah pulls LiFat in close to prevent any damage.
LiFat stands and steps away. Omarzadah gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LiFat tries a head kick but it misses.
LiFat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Omarzadah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LiFat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Omarzadah.
LiFat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LiFat is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Omarzadah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Omarzadah throws a left and a right that both miss
and LiFat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Omarzadah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LiFat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Omarzadah wants to sweep but no luck.
LiFat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LiFat stays in close to Omarzadah's body and controls the position.
LiFat is looking to work some ground and pound but Omarzadah has wrist control.
LiFat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Omarzadah working a defensive guard but LiFat manages to pass into side control anyway.
Omarzadah is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
LiFat slows the pace down.
LiFat has an Americana. Omarzadah didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! LiFat is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if LiFat hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chung LiFat!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Freitas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Freitas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freitas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Freitas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Freitas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira lands a jab to Freitas's midsection.
Freitas feints and as Oliveira raises his hands in defense, Freitas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliveira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Freitas passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Freitas is trying for a kimura here. Oliveira looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Freitas wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Freitas!
A victorious David Freitas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Carlos Oliveira stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a better fighter, but he was luckier today'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koreen Poi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Paul has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koreen Poi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Paul's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paul is on top in guard.
Poi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paul postures up and lands a big shot to Poi's brow.
Poi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul being controlled here momentarily.
Paul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poi is trying to control the position but Paul postures up.
Paul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paul connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul throws a big right hand that misses.
Paul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poi has control of Paul's left arm, preventing Paul from doing any damage.
Paul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Poi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul.
Poi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poi looking to control.
Paul throws an elbow that misses. Poi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paul's guard. Nice move by Poi!
Paul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poi defends it easily.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Poi from controlling successfully.
Paul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poi defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poi's guard.
Paul is in close to Poi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Poi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paul is working Poi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Poi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paul cracks Poi with a solid left hand.
Paul trying to control but Poi is working from the bottom.
Paul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paul cracks Poi with a solid left hand.
Paul wants to control from the top but Poi keeps moving.
Paul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paul cracks Poi with a solid left hand.
Poi keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Poi working a defensive guard here.
Paul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a big right hand that misses.
Poi has his hands on Paul's head, controlling the position.
Paul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul wants to control from the top but Poi keeps moving.
Paul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paul is in close to Poi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paul lands a couple of elbows.
Poi keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that round.
That's time! Paul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paul.
Poi is trying to control Paul's posture but Paul avoids it.
Paul working the body and head with strikes.
Paul working away.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Poi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poi tries to bench press Paul off him but Paul keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poi wants to control but Paul postures up.
Paul lands a decent elbow from side control.
Paul working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Poi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poi can do to turn this around?
Poi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Paul looks up at the clock and then as Poi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paul smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Paul is working to tighten his grip on Poi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Poi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Paul is really squeezing tight and eventually Poi passes out! Paul breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Paul!
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